2015

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Banks: An Eponym of Epic Proportions

Finer Points

When most people want a tissue, they say they need a Kleenex. When you cut your finger, you don’t say you need an adhesive bandage—you need a Band-Aid! When you need to make a photocopy, regardless of the brand of the machine, you make a Xerox copy. Many marketers would consider this a compliment, especially […].

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Unbundling, Fidor, and the Model for Approaching Financial Startups

Celent Banking

I´ve recently had multiple conversations with financial institutions about the trend of unbundling financial services by fintech startups. In fact, it’s hard to discuss the future of the industry without touching on it. Articles from Tanay Jaipuria , Tech Crunch , and CBInsights speak openly about inexorable disruption. They all tell a fairly similar story.

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How to Acheive Big, Balanced, and Sustainable Auto Loan Growth

SWBC's LenderHub

'Lending is a vital component of your business, and you simply can’t afford to lose valuable loans to competitors. Effective lending strategies combined with a well-trained and engaged staff can and should deliver immediate, significant and sustainable double digit loan portfolio growth across all product lines year after year.

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Advice and Paper Pushing in Banking will be Killed by AI

Banking 4 Tomorrow

For over 100 years employment has been shifting out of big industry and into services. Whether agriculture, fishing, mining or in the last 50 years manufacturing, as processes become automated, we’ve shifted to jobs where humans matter. But in a world where the ability of a human is surpassed by artificial intelligence, there is a […].

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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How to Have Fun in Banking: Gamification

Banking 2020

'Gamification. The very word is cringe-inducing, the epitome of a vaguely defined concept that consultants hype for a while but never actually has an impact. In fact, the term has to do with gaming mechanics (albeit in non-game contexts) which makes it even more fad-like. It’s also fair to ask what this has to do with banking anyway. We’re not here to play games and have fun, are we?

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5 key principles of digital marketing

ABA Community Banking

Book Review: Yet, does digital marketing differ from marketing? Retail Banking Blogs Channels Books for Bankers.

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The Choices LEADERS Make: 3 Ways To Stay Above The Small Stuff

Your Full Potential

Allegedly, when John Adams met George Washington for the first time just prior to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, he turned to a colleague and told him that Washington “would be leading something someday.” We all know how that went. Some people are natural born leaders. I truly believe this. Of course, there is another viewpoint that leadership has to be learned.

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Lamu, Kenya and Amu Power: Part I

Bankelele

Earlier this month, I took a trip to the Lamu county at an invitation from the Gulf Energy side of Amu Power, and Gulf are the leading a project that will see the construction of a coal power plant that will generate 980 MW for Kenya. This is part of an ambitious project by the government to invest in and diversify its future energy generation capacity, from one that’s relied for years on hydropower dams and more recently to diesel, geothermal and wind power sources.

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The bank business model for APIs: Identity

Tomorrow's Transactions

'Technologically speaking, the credit card as we know it should have vanished long ago. It’s surely not got much longer. As you may recall, the UK Government has for a while been looking at APIs in banking… The UK Government is to launch a ‘Call for Evidence’ on how APIs could be used in banking to improve transparency and help customers compare financial services providers.

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Digital Transformation: Accelerating ROI and Growth in Commercial Lending

Now is the time for lenders to prioritize their digital transformation initiatives in preparation for the lending rebound. Rising competition and ever-increasing customer demands for speed and efficiency are forcing financial institutions to embrace digital transformation. This shift can feel overwhelming—where do you begin? This infographic illustrates automation demands and shows you how loan document automation serves as an essential step to increase profits and provide the best lending exper

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FinovateFall 2015 Best of Show Winners Announced

Fintech Labs Insights

The Best of Show votes for FinovateFall 2015 have been cast and counted! After two days and 70 live demos of the latest in fintech innovation, our attendees have made their opinions known as to which companies have earned the title of “Best of Show” ( see footnotes for voting methodology ). This year at FinovateFall, it was the debuting companies that made some of the biggest impressions on our record-setting Finovate audience.

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Community Bankers to Washington: Let’s Work Together To Get the Job Done

Finer Points

Last week’s ICBA Washington Policy Summit showed once again that community bankers are not only willing to go the extra mile—they’re even grateful for the privilege. With nearly 1,000 community bankers and industry advocates in the nation’s capital to advocate positive reform in more than 300 meetings with policymakers, there was a feeling of enthusiasm […].

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Biometrics: The Next Generation of Corporate Digital Banking Authentication

Celent Banking

Corporate treasury departments initiate and approve millions of dollars in high-value payments on a daily basis. As an example, in May 2015 the average amount of a US Fedwire transfer was $5.7 million. Because of the dollar value of these transactions, banks were early adopters of enhanced authentication for corporate online banking applications. Many banks continue to offer one-time-password authentication (on top of traditional username and password) using RSA SecurID or Vasco DIGIPASS hardwar

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Digital Marketing Trends for 2016 From 5 Influential Voices in Banking

The Financial Brand

The rise of digital tech and marketing has altered the way business is done around the globe — in almost every way possible. These advances, which are happening faster and faster, and will leave financial institutions behind if nothing changes. Banks and credit unions that are quick to adapt, and adopt proven effective digital marketing […].

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The State of Automation in Financial Services 2024 Report

In this report, you’ll find a comprehensive analysis of survey responses from executives at banks, credit unions, and insurance companies concerning their organization’s current and future use of automation. The report’s key insights include: Which types of automation are saving organizations the most time and money How to overcome the biggest barriers to automation implementation and adoption Why automation investments will continue to grow over the next few years How much you could save in 202

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Digital Bank or FinTech? You’re not a digital bank…

Banking 4 Tomorrow

If you listen to the Breaking Banks AM Radio Show today (also available via stream and podcast) you’ll hear a spirited rematch of the Great Digital Banking Debate that Michal Panowicz and I had on Twitter a few weeks ago. The debate concluded with a split decision – Twitter declaring the FinTech team the winner, […].

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Future of Customer Experience in Digital Banking

Banking 2020

Digital banks are no longer in the ‘money’ business but rather, in the ‘value’ business. This value is not just providing a functional benefit but also a holistic experience, (i.e. ‘what, when and how’ of the benefit), that customer values in the experience-based economy. Unlike in the past, when more than two products from one bank made a customer loyal, customer behavior is fleeting and their expectations for digital banking is increasing every day, because technology is giving them numerous c

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Is the branch the newest digital channel?

Celent Banking

The branch is an important channel is every bank, but the risen of digital raises two questions: what’s its role in with a digital engagement model, and how should banks think about its value? First, consider some of the challenges of the traditional branch for the modern, digital consumer: Branches suffer from lack of talent availability. The best person for the job is not always going to be in the right location at right time.

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The debate on the future of banking is not over, but it will be soon

Banking 4 Tomorrow

'How does one predict the future? Admittedly it is easier to predict what will happen 5 or 10 years from now, than 50 years, but at the same time, we’ve got trouble predicting what the stock market or weather patterns will do a few weeks from now, let alone the banking system. However, when we […].

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Traditional Banks v. Alternative Lenders: How Goliath Can Beat David

Banking 2020

'Daily, I have been reminded by the government, that the signs of economic recovery are all around me. It certainly doesn’t feel that way, but it leads to an interesting discussion about economic change. Small business has always been the axiom of contributing factors to the success of the US economy. But in modern reality, the prevailing thought was that the economy had to be led by banks.

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Innovation in Digital Banking: There’s no substitute for real-world experience

Banking 2020

*José Resendiz originally spoke on this topic during an NCR Corporation TEDx Talk in April 2015. A blog like this may not seem like the forum to talk about undertaking an Olympic triathlon, but it actually makes perfect sense. It didn’t just make me better at my job, it taught me to approach my work in an entirely different way. Specifically, it taught me about customer empathy and experimentation as two good tools to use in innovation.

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The Mobile Money Revolution: Transforming Lives

Banking 2020

It’s all too easy to talk about payments in terms of convenience from the very narrow consumer perspective. It’s easier to tap and go with your contactless card than to use cash at a till, but is it really transforming lives? In the developing world, however, the power of mobile banking and payments to radically improve the lives of people in poverty is something that deserves attention.

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Six Money Mobile Tips To Remember

Banking 2020

Nearly 60 percent of smartphone owners have used their device to bank online, according to new data collected by the Pew Research Center. Small-business owners can leverage on-the-go banking or cloud-based accounting systems that can be accessed on a mobile device to gain operational efficiencies and lower overhead costs, but the need to keep financial information secure is as critical as ever.

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Addressing Top Enterprise Challenges in Generative AI with DataRobot

The buzz around generative AI shows no sign of abating in the foreseeable future. Enterprise interest in the technology is high, and the market is expected to gain momentum as organizations move from prototypes to actual project deployments. Ultimately, the market will demand an extensive ecosystem, and tools will need to streamline data and model utilization and management across multiple environments.

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Wearables: Soon to be required?

Banking 2020

The level of hype surrounding wearable technology almost seems undeserved, particularly given the relative lack of adoption. Sure, there are cool new devices emerging on a regular basis, the early adopters are like kids in a candy store, and it’s already had a big effect in activities like fitness. But for a discipline that’s actually been around for quite a while—an eternity in tech time—it’s surprising how few people have embraced the new capabilities.

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What Should a Bank Sound Like?

Banking 2020

'I love my mobile banking app. When I sign in from my New York office, it greets me with a cheery “Good Afternoon,” with a backdrop photo of nearby Washington Square Park. In San Francisco last month, it wished me “Good Evening,” against a nighttime photo of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sure, I can check my balance and transfer money. But I expect to be able to do that.

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Mobile Banking: The Number One Choice for Consumers

Banking 2020

As the famous Apple ads once said, no matter what you want to do with your smartphones, there’s an app for that. And these days, this includes managing all your finances on the move. With demand for these services growing among consumers, having a fully-functioning mobile app is no longer a nice-to-have extra for banks, but an essential part of their offering.

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From Online to Mobile to Mobile-Only

Banking 2020

'For everyone from lazy millennials in the suburbs to disadvantaged denizens in under-developed regions, this is a game-changer. It almost seems inevitable. Just as the onset of online banking capabilities upended traditional industry practices, the slew of mobile banking apps now on the market, and the heavy adoption of those technologies by ‘millennials’ in particular, was bound to make even online banking look old-fashioned.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.